The AFS Exchange
In each episode of The AFS Exchange, we sit down with AFS-USA host families, students, volunteers, and educators to hear about the profound impact of their AFS experiences. Join us as we explore the knowledge and skills needed to help create a more just and peaceful world.
As a non-profit organization, AFS-USA has been empowering people to become globally engaged citizens for over 75 years. With programs in 45+ countries and hosting students from 90+ countries, AFS-USA has been creating life-changing intercultural experiences for generations.
The AFS Exchange
Coming Soon: The AFS Exchange Season 6!
Season 6 of The AFS Exchange begins February 2026!
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Sarah
Especially in these times. You know, things can feel a little bit chaotic, but I think focusing on the good that AFS is doing by bringing everybody together, it feels really good too.
Kate
From AFS-USA, this is The AFS Exchange. I’m Kate Mulvihill. On this show we explore how exchange programs change lives, one conversation at a time.
Over the past 5 years and 50+ episodes, we’ve sat down with global citizens from every corner of our community.
We’ve heard from students navigating the "beautiful mess" of culture shock, and host families who discovered that opening their doors meant opening their worlds.
We’ve explored the history of our organization- from our origins as a volunteer ambulance corps to a global leader in intercultural education.
Tomasso
And so something I always like is that your journey with AFS starts, but it never ends, because it will be with you for the rest of your life.
Kate
We’re going to kick off Season 6 returning to the very heart of the AFS mission: our volunteers. Their dedication is what makes this entire engine run.
Ashe
My grandma volunteered, and my mom volunteered.
We just did it. You know, this is what we could do to promote peace in the world, and if we have the option to do it, we should be helping others. I want to help these kids. I want to see them make a difference in the world. I want to be able to support them, and I want to be able to support my other volunteers, so that way we can keep doing this for a very, very long time. AFS is a really beautiful thing, and I want to keep supporting it in any way I can.
Kate
New episodes of The AFS Exchange drop every month. The first episode of Season 6 will be out next week. Whether you’re a long-time volunteer, a first-time host parent, a student just starting your journey, or someone simply interested in building a more just and peaceful world… there’s an episode for you.
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